Godliness : being reports of a series of addresses delivered at James's Hall, London, W. during 1881
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Original author: Catherine Mumford Booth
"Godliness: Being Reports of a Series of Addresses Delivered at James's Hall, London, W." by Mrs. Catherine Booth is a collection of spiritual addresses delivered in the early 1880s, likely during the Victorian era. The work aims to provide insight into Christian doctrine, emphasizing practical teachings on faith, repentance, and the nature of true charity. The addresses serve not only as sermons but as exhortations to ignite religious enthusiasm and personal commitment among believers. The opening portion of the text presents a series of prefaces that outline the book's purpose and highlights the need for heartfelt repentance and genuine faith. Mrs. Booth emphasizes that true repentance is not merely sorrow for sin but an active renunciation of it, involving a complete and honest submission to God. She stresses the importance of recognizing the nature of sin and the necessity of faith in salvation, warning of the dangers of a superficial understanding of what it means to trust in Christ. The tone is both passionate and challenging, seeking to provoke serious reflection and a deeper commitment to living a life aligned with Christian principles.
Godliness : being reports of a series of addresses delivered at James's Hall, London, W. during 1881, by Catherine Mumford Booth. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #6669.
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13 Chapters
- 1.Introduction1,624 words
- 2.Chapter I: Repentance,3,280 words
- 3.Chapter II: Saving Faith5,087 words
- 4.Chapter III: Charity2,216 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Charity and Rebuke2,785 words
- 6.Chapter V: Charity and Conflict3,577 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Charity and Loneliness4,130 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Conditions of Effectual Prayer4,260 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Perfect Heart3,253 words
- 10.Chapter IX: How to Work for God with Success4,929 words
- 11.Chapter X: Enthusiasm and Full Salvation1,241 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Hindrances to Holiness1,325 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Addresses on Holiness,7,628 words